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The Historic Maxwell Room is a vintage garden and banquet hall-style wedding venue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Originally built in 1925, it is an example of the Boom period’s Mediterranean Revival architecture, and features elegant European-inspired design throughout. An ideal choice for an upscale celebration with plenty of historical charm, wedding parties can expect support from a team of events specialists.

Facilities and Capacity

The Historic Maxwell Room can host a maximum of 120 guests in one of three available spaces. The courtyard is located in front of the Maxwell Room entrance and features a blend of hanging bistro lights and plant life. It is a charming setting for ceremonies or receptions bathed in the natural light of the Sunshine State. The New River Seawall sits on the south side of New River and is an open environment that proposes couples exchange vows in a distinctly urban setting. The Historic Den exudes 1920s charm with its arches and colonnades built from rugged industrial bricks. The room is adaptable and can be set up to suit both ceremonies and receptions with plenty of space on offer. Furniture rental, including chairs, comes as standard when booking the venue. There is parking on-site for guests.

Services Offered

The Historic Maxwell Room’s staff offers venue packages that include everything couples need for an unforgettable celebration. They can provide customized packages that include event coordination, setup, cleanup, and a range of event items. Audiovisual equipment such as a sound system is also available upon request.

Cuisine

The kitchen staff serves American cuisine and can accommodate gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, vegan, and vegetarian dietary restrictions. They offer brunch menus, luncheons, dinner entrees, and desserts. They also offer bar services, with bartenders and a range of services. These include a cash bar, open bar, and signature drinks that are created especially for the event at hand. Guests will adore dishes such as Chicken Skewers and Stuffed Mushrooms, washed down with a glass of champagne.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$900

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September
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Reviews of The Historic Maxwell Room

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
66 reviews
95% recommend it
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  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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The Historic Maxwell Room is highly praised for its character, ambiance, excellent food, and attentive staff, particularly Libby, the venue coordinator. Libby is commended for making the planning process easy and fun, providing helpful recommendations, and ensuring a seamless event. Reviewers appreciate the venue's charm, atmosphere, and lovely location, making it a perfect choice for smaller, intimate wedding receptions. The venue's flexibility with vendors and outstanding service, along with Libby's professionalism and welcoming demeanor, contribute to making wedding dreams come true at this beautiful hidden gem.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Historic Maxwell Room is highly praised for its character, ambiance, excellent food, and attentive staff, particularly Libby, the venue coordinator. Libby is commended for making the planning process easy and fun, providing helpful recommendations, and ensuring a seamless event. Reviewers appreciate the venue's charm, atmosphere, and lovely location, making it a perfect choice for smaller, intimate wedding receptions. The venue's flexibility with vendors and outstanding service, along with Libby's professionalism and welcoming demeanor, contribute to making wedding dreams come true at this beautiful hidden gem.

Adrianna
Adrianna Z. Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, intimate reception venue

This is a really great venue for a smaller wedding reception! My husband and I hosted about 60 people and it was the perfect size. Anything bigger would have made it seem empty, and anything smaller would have been cramped. There is a really lovely sitting area, then a great sized dance floor, the area for dining, and a huge bar. The food is great (they were very receptive to the changes we asked them to make after we did our tasting), and overall the atmosphere and location is just lovely!!

Alice is a phenomenal hostess and was so kind and professional. We really appreciate her and all her help, not only with planning, but also day of. She was an incredibly comforting presence and her friendliness was a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend doing the virtual tour of the Maxwell room on their website, then visiting in person if you're interested!!
Kristine
Kristine V. Sent on 02/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Unique Venue

This venue is amazing. It has a character and charm that can’t be beat. We loved the ambiance from the moment we saw it. The food is fantastic and they have all you could need to have a great time.

If all that wasn’t enough, Libby (the venue coordinator) is a dream. She takes care of everything and makes the process so easy and fun. Not only did Libby provide us with a wonderful experience and ideas that were perfect for our day, she recommended fantastic vendors which made things a piece of cake. Libby raved about our vendors and for good reason, they were all awesome. Beyond that, every vendor couldn’t stop telling us how lucky we were to be working with Libby and they were right.

You can’t go wrong with hosting an event at the Historic Maxwell Room and Libby is the icing on the cake! Thank you for an amazing experience!
Maris
Maris I. Sent on 01/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Fort Lauderdale Gem

I had my wedding at the Maxwell Room on 12/17/22 and it was absolutely perfect! Libby was a wonderful help from the start in coordinating the event and everything went off without a hitch, even though we ended up with around 15 more people than we'd originally planned for.

We got so many compliments on how awesome the venue was from our guests. The food and service were perfect as well. This venue such a gorgeous hidden gem and I highly recommend it to all.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Tall Italian Productions Tall Italian Productions Wedding DJs

Love the Maxwell room at the Downtowner! Great staff and food and you're right on the New River! Awesome place for any event, large or small!

Victoria's Bridal Couture Victoria's Bridal Couture Wedding Dresses

There is so much to say about The Historic Maxwell Room with its classic Fort Lauderdale feel on the New River. I love the place and the food is fantastic. They make some of the best fish in south Florida, paired with full bar and friendly staff, you can't beat this place. The history behind this place and its longevity tells you it something you do not want to miss. Visit this place and plan your event here if you are looking for a true Fort Lauderdale event.

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